Some of the information needed to properly cite a dictionary entry may include:

Author of the Entry (If There is One)

Title of the Entry

Name of the Encyclopedia

Edition Number (If Any)

Date of the Edition

Other Publication Information

Volume and page numbers are not necessary because the entries in the source are arranged alphabetically and therefore are easy to locate.

Calvin Students: For more help on citing your item in this format, contact a Reference Librarian

Notice: As of the 7th edition of the MLA Handbook, including URLs is generally not recommended.

Dictionary Name:
Entry: Entry Used: *If needed, used to specify which of multiple entries is being cited. ex. 'Def. 4b' or 'Entry 2'Edition:
Is the Dictionary well known? Year Published: Does the resource have pagination? Pages referenced:
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